Locus Alliance is thrilled to announce our Webinar Series.
We’re excited to bring the profession together through the launch of the Locus Alliance Webinar Series — a national platform for connection, learning and shared experience across surveying and spatial. This is about creating space for professionals to learn from each other, build capability and stay connected to what’s evolving across the profession.
This series brings together leading voices from across the profession to share practical insights, emerging trends and real-world experience shaping the future of the geospatial profession. Whether you’re in the field, behind the data, or leading teams and projects, these sessions are designed to keep you informed, connected and equipped to navigate your work and career development.
WEBINAR PROGRAM
31 August | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (AEST) Laren Collen, Mary Murphy, Amelia Stutt , Gavin Kennedy | Topic: ECN's Mentoring Program Online Industry Roundtable
15 September | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (AEST) Krystal Dacy | Topic: Adapting geospatial science education in the age of AI - Balancing innovation, integrity, and GeoAI integration
13 August | 12:00 – 1:00pm (AEST) Ari Comben & Marji Puotinen | Topic: Reflections from the Homeward Bound Geospatial Network - Two people, two journeys, and one shared experience of leadership.
7 October | 12:30pm - 1:30pm (AEST) Greg Ledwidge | Topic: An Introduction to an Alternate National Pathway for Surveyor Registration
More to come...
REGISTRATION
More information on each webinar can be found in the link below. Places are limited for each webinar with RSVPs closing 24 hours prior, unless sold out earlier.
PAST WEBINARS
23 June | Kieran Jackson | Topic: LiDAR basics: Understanding point cloud data and how it’s used
7 July | Prof. Matt Duckham (RMIT) | Topic: Trust, AI, and geospatial: Building trust in AI-enabled geospatial analysis
23 July | Kate Fairlie (Land Equity International) & Assoc. Prof. Siobhan McDonnell (ANU) | Topic: Land tenure as the world’s most critical infrastructure
5 August | Ana Villa | Topic: Grounded Vision: Why Every Organisation Needs a Geospatial Strategy
WANT TO PRESENT A WEBINAR?
We’re building a program that reflects the breadth of the profession — and we’re keen to hear from you. If you have a topic, case study or idea you’d like to share with the community, we encourage you to put it forward. Fill out the expression of interest form below.
This is just the beginning. We’re building a program that reflects the breadth of our profession — practical, relevant and driven by the people within it.
Locus Alliance is inviting expressions of interest from those who are passionate about making a difference and contributing to the future of the profession by joining one of our Regional Committees.
As a member-led organisation, Locus Alliance is built on the knowledge, expertise and commitment of professionals from across Australia. Our Regional Committees are fundamental to this model, ensuring local perspectives, priorities and opportunities help shape national initiatives while strengthening engagement within each State and Territory.
Whether you're an experienced professional, an emerging leader or simply looking for an opportunity to give back to the profession, we encourage you to apply.
Why Regional Committees Matter State Committees provide the vital link between Locus Alliance and the professionals, organisations and communities we represent.
Working collaboratively with the National Board and other committees, Regional Committees will:
By bringing together professionals from diverse disciplines, sectors and career stages, our Regional Committees will help ensure Locus Alliance remains responsive, representative and relevant across Australia.
Applications are encouraged from professionals at all career stages, from early-career practitioners through to experienced leaders. No previous committee experience is necessary—we're looking for enthusiastic members who are committed to supporting the profession and contributing their skills and ideas.
Committee Commitment Regional Committees meet quarterly online, with members contributing between meetings as required to support projects, events and initiatives within their State/Territory.
Committee appointments will be made to achieve a balanced representation across disciplines, sectors, geographic regions and career stages.
Expressions of Interest Expressions of Interest are now open and close at 5.00 pm (AEST) on Monday, 17 August 2026.
If you're ready to help shape the future of Australia's surveying and spatial profession, we'd love to hear from you.
Complete the Regional Committee Expression of Interest Form below.
We did it!
Sydney has been selected to host the ISPRS - International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Congress in September 2029, following a decision by ISPRS General Assembly 2026 during the XXV ISPRS Congress in Toronto!
This historic achievement marks the first time that the prestigious ISPRS Congress will be held in Sydney, highlighting the city's growing role as a global hub for geospatial science and innovation.
Congratulations to Petra Helmholz as Congress Director, Sisi Zlatanova as Deputy-Congress Director, and Rachel Greenwood as Co-Chair, and to Korea and Jisang Park, as the 2030 Congress host and Congress Director.
During the closing ceremony, the outgoing Congress Director of the ISPRS Toronto Congress Derek Lichti, handed over the ISPRS flag. The bid was supported by Rachel Greenwood, CEO of Locus Alliance, and BESydney.
Now the work begins with the help of the Local Organising Committee (LOC). Our LOC includes Ivana Ivanova, Kourosh Khoshelham, Fang Yuan, Dev Raj Paudyal, Charity Mundava, Scott Hawken, Yongze Song, Stuart Phinn, Lavender (Qingxiang) Liu, Arko Lucieer, Karen Joyce, Ph.D., Debaditya (Deb) Acharya, Maria Rashidi, Mohsen Kalantari, Kara Youngentob, Ashraf Dewan, Jagannath Aryal, Samsung Lim, Chris Rizos, Stephan Winter.
For more details, check out www.isprs2029.com
Locus Alliance is launching the Early Careers Network Mentoring Program in 2026. This program is designed to support the professional development of early career professionals in the geospatial profession by strengthening soft skills and supporting participants to shape their career direction and professional identity.
Designed to be intentionally non-technical, the program focuses on professional skills that are transferable across all roles and sectors. This means the program is relevant for participants regardless of discipline or background. That's why we're delivering the program in conjunction with the young and early careers groups from Earth Observation Australia, Australasian Hydrographic Society, Institution of Surveyors NSW, and Institution of Surveyors VIC. We aim to provide participants with new insights from a range of disciplines on industry trends, challenges, and ways of working.
The program runs from 16 June – 24 November 2026, and involves:
A virtual kick-off event to introduce participants to the program and set expectations
Five 1-hour mentor-mentee sessions, virtual or in-person, scheduled by each pairing
A virtual industry roundtable event hosted mid-program
An in-person graduation event hosted at the end of the program.
Participants
If you would like to be a Mentor, participation is FREE
If you would like to be a Mentee, participation is FREE if you are a FY26/27 member of one of the collaborating organisations, or AUD50 for non-members.
Students are encouraged to join, and should be a member of Locus Alliance (which is FREE) or a collaborating organisation. Membership will be verified and invoices will be issued prior to matching.
Expressions of Interest have been extended to 7th May 2026.